CVE-2026-28024
Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in Helion PHP Theme
Publication date: 2026-03-05
Last updated on: 2026-03-06
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| axiomthemes | helion | From 1.1.0 (inc) to 1.1.12 (inc) |
| axiomthemes | helion | to 1.1.12 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-98 | The PHP application receives input from an upstream component, but it does not restrict or incorrectly restricts the input before its usage in "require," "include," or similar functions. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-28024 is a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the WordPress Helion Theme versions up to and including 1.1.12. It allows an unauthenticated attacker to include and display local files from the target website.
This means the attacker can potentially access sensitive files on the server, such as configuration files or database credentials, by exploiting improper control of the filename used in include or require statements in the PHP code.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
This vulnerability currently has no official patch available for the Helion theme up to version 1.1.12.
Users are strongly advised to apply Patchstack’s mitigation rule immediately to block attacks targeting this Local File Inclusion vulnerability.
Applying these mitigation measures can help protect websites from exploitation until an official patch is released.